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Brad Treliving said he poured a cup of coffee and opened up his laptop Sunday morning with no intention on catching up on some fiction.

However, he claims that’s exactly what he saw when he read a report suggesting he’d offered up a draft pick and a trio of his players for Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza.

“It’s categorically false,” said the Calgary Flames new GM, making his first public response to a report out of Ottawa saying the Flames offered up Jiri Hudler, Mikael Backlund, “possibly” Dennis Wideman and a second- or third-round draft pick.

“I haven’t made any such offers. That’s 100% fantasy island. I saw it early Sunday online and had to read it a couple times and had to remind myself ‘oh ya I’m the Flames GM. Interesting.’ ”

Treliving isn’t overly bothered by the rumour, as he knows in today’s world he’ll be subject to endless speculation as an NHL GM, especially in Canada.

He doesn’t deny having conversations with Senators GM Bryan Murray about myriad topics.

Same goes for Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning, who just happens to be tasked with trying to peddle another coveted centre, Ryan Kesler.

However, it’s fruitless to suggest the Flames will find a suitor with either club as they try to land the most sought-after commodity in hockey today — big, skilled centres.

Several sources confirmed, as reported, Spezza has no interest in playing in Canada anymore.

Another league source said Kesler has told Benning he’ll go to one of four teams, and the Flames aren’t one of them.

“You’re always talking to guys all the time — that’s your job,” said Treliving, who would rightfully garner criticism had he not inquired about either stud.

“You have a discussion about what’s going on, but there’s a big difference between just talking to guys and making an offer. You’re talking to every team, and when you hear of or see a team that may be in the market, it’s your job to phone and ask.”

Treliving confirmed he and Mike Cammalleri are still talking, although from this vantage point, it’s clearly window dressing as neither side would benefit from an extended relationship past July 1 given the amount of money Cammalleri will be able to command on the open market.

A club official — not Treliving — confirmed the Flames are comfortable paying the pending free agent US$5 million a year for a few seasons but not much more.

The 32-year-old can and will get plenty more elsewhere after Canada Day.

When asked about a report they had essentially agreed on his price tag but were struggling with term, Treliving laughed.

“The only things we’re unable to agree on are term and price — other than that we have a deal,” chuckled the former Phoenix Coyotes assistant GM, who insists there may still be a fit with the club’s leading goal-scorer from a year ago with 26 in 63 games.

“We’re talking. I think he’s sincere he would come back but it’s got to be something that works for everybody.”

With seven draft picks in the upcoming draft, Treliving — a notoriously hard worker — is burning the midnight oil finalizing draft lists while also getting a feel for what every team in the league is looking for heading into the Philadelphia gathering June 27 and 28.

“It’s a little like the deadline — when you get to Philly, a lot goes on — but you’ve got to have a sense of what the 29 teams are looking for and what might fit and tying it into the draft,” he said.

“Are there move-up and move-down scenarios and how does that play out? Lots to do.”

No matter what he’s thinking or plotting, he can be sure to read plenty more about his “moves” as the draft nears.